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4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - GENERAL INFORMATION
MAINTAINING THE GRAPPLE
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Before performing maintenance, lower the attachment to the ground, apply the parking brakes, turn off the
engine, and remove the key.
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Only properly trained and qualified individuals are permitted to perform repairs and maintenance.
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Never adjust a relief valve for pressure higher than recommended by the machine’s manufacturer.
WARNING
WARNING
TRANSPORTING
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Follow all local government regulations that may apply along with recommended tie down points and any
equipment safety precautions at the front of this handbook when transporting your attachment.
TIE DOWN POINTS
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Tie down points are identified by tie down decals where required. Securing to trailer at other points is unsafe
and can damage attachment.
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Do not attach tie down accessories around cylinders or in any way that may damage hoses or hydraulic
components.
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Attach tie down accessories to unit as recommended.
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Check unit stability before transporting.
Verify that all tie down accessories (chains, slings, ropes, shackles and etc.) are capable of maintaining attachment
stability during transporting and are attached in such a way to prevent unintended disengagement or shifting of the
unit. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury or death.
GROUND PERSONNEL AND BYSTANDERS
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Be alert to others in the work area. Be sure others know when and where you will be working. Make sure no
one is behind equipment or within 6 metres of it operating.
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Loose fitting clothing, long hair, jewellery and equipment which might become entangled in moving equipment
are prohibited while working near Grapple.
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Operators, helpers, and other personnel working near the Grapple must wear steel-toe safety shoes, safety
glasses, and hard hats as a minimum. Hearing protection, respirators, and personnel protective clothing will be
specified in the site-specific Health and Safety Plan.
WARNING
WARNING
